Windrush: Movement of the People

Celebrating the rise of multicultural Britain

07/03/2018 05:30 PM

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Windrush: Movement of the People

Internationally-acclaimed Phoenix Dance Theatre commemorate the 70th Anniversary of the arrival of SS Empire Windrush - the ship that brought the first large group of immigrants from the Caribbean to the UK.

Windrush: Movement of the People is a lively celebration of the rise of multicultural Britain. The new dance features an uplifting soundtrack from calypso to reggae. Windrush is presented alongside Calyx, by Sandrine Monin and Shadows by Christopher Bruce.

Fusing music and dance, Windrush celebrates the black culture that is now part of the country's fabric. Windrush will be presented alongside Shadows by Christopher Bruce and Calyx by Sandrine Monin.